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Acoustic Research AR18BX Set Of 2. Enclosure scratches repaired and repainted. All parts function normally. AR (Acoustic Research) AR-18 ¥69,520 (pair, circa 1981). This is a sealed-type speaker system released by AR in the early 1980s. The company is known for its long-standing use of sealed-type (acoustic suspension) designs. And this model also incorporates that characteristic. AR speakers are also known for being favored by renowned figures such as Miles Davis and Karajan. Please take this opportunity to try them out. System: 2-way, 2-speaker, acoustic suspension system, bookshelf type. Drivers: Low-frequency: 20cm cone type. High-frequency: 3.2cm ring type. System Q: 1.0. Sound pressure level: 86dB/W/m. Continuous maximum input: 100W. Dimensions: Width 244 x Height 419 x Depth 159 mm. Weight: 6.1kg (per unit). International Buyers – Please Note.

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Acoustic Research AR18BX Speaker Pair Maintenance completed From Japan. Woofer edge replaced, enclosure scratch repair/paint. Maintenance is performed at our store. All parts work normally. AR(Acoustic Research) AR-18? 69,520 (pair, circa 1981). AR’s sealed speaker system released in the early 1980s. The company has long been known for adopting a sealed type (acoustic suspension method), and this unit also makes use of this feature. Take this opportunity to try out AR’s speakers, which are also known for being used by famous people such as Miles Davis and Karajan. Quoted from the following site. A small 2-way bookshelf speaker system. Equipped with a 20cm cone type woofer for low frequencies. Equipped with a 3.2cm ring radiator type tweeter for high frequencies. In addition, the magnetic liquid naturally guides the voice coil to the central axis of the pole piece, improving the accuracy of the unit and enabling playback with less distortion. Equipped with a two-stage tone control for high frequencies. The enclosure uses the traditional acoustic suspension method, and the air inside the completely sealed enclosure acts as a spring to support the cone, improving bass reproduction. Method 2-way, 2-speaker, acoustic suspension method, bookshelf type. Unit used Low frequency: 20 cm cone type. High frequency: 3.2 cm ring type. Frequency response 48 Hz to 25 kHz. Output sound pressure level 86 dB/W/m. Continuous maximum input 100 W. Crossover frequency 2 kHz. Capacity 9.77 L. External dimensions W 244 x H 419 x D 159 mm. Weight 6.1 kg (per unit). About other area, please ask me. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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Vintage Acoustic Research AR18BX HiFi Speakers (RE-FOAMED). Missing AR badges on front of grills. 441 x 275 x 210mm. Ype: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system. Frequency Response: 52Hz to 25kHz. Recommended Amplifier: 10 to 75W. Bass: carbon loaded polypropylene cone. Tweeter: 25mm low mass, liquid cooled. Audio Inputs: Banana Jack. Sound Quality: High Fidelity (Hi-Fi). Configuration: 2.0 System. The item “Vintage Acoustic Research AR18BX HiFi Speakers (RE-FOAMED)” is in sale since Thursday, July 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Home Audio & HiFi Separates\Speakers & Subwoofers”. The seller is “redes-2059″ and is located in Waterlooville, Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.

• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Type: Bookshelf
• Model: AR18BX
• Connectivity: Wired
• RMS Power: 75 W

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Vintage Acoustic Research AR18BX Bookshelf Standmount Speakers as pictured. Item will be well packed to arrived to you in the condition shown. All DVD players are NTSC Region 1 player (US and Canada). All electronic devices with wall plugs are 120V 60Hz devices. The item “Vintage Acoustic Research AR18BX Bookshelf Standmount Speakers” is in sale since Thursday, May 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “blackboxbrigade” and is located in Englewood, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Model: AR18 BX
• Brand: Acoustic Research

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Vintage 1988 Acoustic Research AR18BX HiFi Speakers. In full working order and professionally re-foamed. The front covers/ grills have some small holes in the corners. One deep scratch on the side of one cabinet – see pictures. The mid range, high range and the bass are wonderful, bass is deep, tight and controlled, although very powerful. Back in 1982 Edgar Villchur , the founder of the original Acoustic Research Company already knew stuff about acoustic engineering loudspeakers many modern day engineers have only come to know in recent years. Was an American inventor, educator, and writer widely known for his 1954 invention of the acoustic suspension loudspeaker. Which revolutionized the field of high-fidelity equipment. One such aspect is the minimalist cross over network, that wen implemented in conjunction with custom designed drive units, cause for unparalleled transparency from the transducer system. AR’s most famous loudspeakers featured modern day buzz like in house custom designed and manufactured drive units, minimalist cross-overs and ferro-fluid cooling. Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system. Frequency Response: 52 Hz to 25 kHz. Recommended Amplifier: 10 to 75 W. Bass: carbon loaded polypropylene cone. Tweeter: 25 mm low mass, liquid cooled. Enclosure: 14.8 litre, acoustic suspension. Dimensions: 441 x 275 x 210 mm. Weight: 6.8 kg. The item “Vintage 1988 Acoustic Research AR18BX HiFi Speakers” is in sale since Friday, March 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Home Audio & HiFi Separates\Speakers & Subwoofers”. The seller is “mastore_mastore” and is located in Dundee. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• RMS Power: 60 W
• Brand: Acoustic Research

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Acoustic Research AR18bx HiFi speakers – perfect for Jazz, Blues and any kind of instrumental or vocal related songs. Very good cosmetic condition – please refer to photos. All drivers in excellent working order and condition. Dimensions – 441 x 275 x 210mm deep. They can be positioned close to the wall as per closed design. They will be packed very well, drivers protected and possibly double boxed for a safe journey. I’ve bought those speakers years ago second hand and been using in my small room for ocasional Jazz lisening since. The mid range, high range are wonderful, bass is not deep but tight and controlled. The great thing about those speakers are mids which excel on any vocal songs. One of the best little speaker ever. It is thought the NS10 won out in the popularity stakes because of their highly identifiable white cone woofers. The cabinets have few marks and some corners micro chipped but nothing major. The front grills are missing I never had them. Back in 1982 Edgar Villchur, the founder of the original Acoustic Research Company already knew stuff about acoustic engineering loudspeakers design many modern day designers have only come to know in recent years. One such aspect is the minimalist cross over network, that wen implemented in conjunction with custom designed drive units, cause for unparalleled transparency from the transducer system. AR’s most famous loudspeakers, the AR back in the 1982 already featured modern day buzz like in house custom designed and manufactured drive units, minimalist cross-overs and ferro-fluid cooling. Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system. Frequency Response: 52Hz to 25kHz. Recommended Amplifier: 10 to 75W. Bass: carbon loaded polypropylene cone. Tweeter: 25mm low mass, liquid cooled. Enclosure: 14.8 litre, acoustic suspension. Finish: walnut grain vinyl. Dimensions: 441 x 275 x 210mm. Any questions please let me know. The item “Legendary Acoustic Research AR18bx HiFi speakers 441 x 275 x 210mm” is in sale since Monday, June 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Home Audio & HiFi Separates\Speakers & Subwoofers”. The seller is “loving_life_ada” and is located in Manchester. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Jordan, Cambodia, Sri lanka, Macao, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates.

• Shape: Rectangle
• Model: AR18bx
• Colour: Black
• Audio Inputs: Banana Jack
• Sound Quality: High Fidelity (Hi-Fi)
• Connectivity: Wired
• Type: Bookshelf
• MPN: AR18bx
• Configuration: 2.0 System
• Speaker Design: 2-way
• Brand: Acoustic Research

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Acoustic Research AR18bx HiFi speakers – perfect for Jazz, Blues and any kind of instrumental or vocal related songs. Very good cosmetic condition – please refer to photos. All drivers in excellent working order and condition. Dimensions – 441 x 275 x 210mm deep. They can be positioned close to the wall as per closed design. They will be packed very well, drivers protected and possibly double boxed for a safe journey. I’ve bought those speakers years ago second hand and been using in my small room for ocasional Jazz lisening since. The mid range, high range are wonderful, bass is not deep but tight and controlled. The great thing about those speakers are mids which excel on any vocal songs. One of the best little speaker ever. It is thought the NS10 won out in the popularity stakes because of their highly identifiable white cone woofers. The cabinets have few marks and some corners micro chipped but nothing major. The front grills are missing I never had them. Back in 1982 Edgar Villchur, the founder of the original Acoustic Research Company already knew stuff about acoustic engineering loudspeakers design many modern day designers have only come to know in recent years. One such aspect is the minimalist cross over network, that wen implemented in conjunction with custom designed drive units, cause for unparalleled transparency from the transducer system. AR’s most famous loudspeakers, the AR back in the 1982 already featured modern day buzz like in house custom designed and manufactured drive units, minimalist cross-overs and ferro-fluid cooling. Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system. Frequency Response: 52Hz to 25kHz. Recommended Amplifier: 10 to 75W. Bass: carbon loaded polypropylene cone. Tweeter: 25mm low mass, liquid cooled. Enclosure: 14.8 litre, acoustic suspension. Finish: walnut grain vinyl. Dimensions: 441 x 275 x 210mm. Any questions please let me know. The item “Legendary Acoustic Research AR18bx HiFi Jazz speakers 441 x 275 x 210mm deep” is in sale since Monday, April 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Home Audio & HiFi Separates\Speakers & Subwoofers”. The seller is “loving_life_ada” and is located in Manchester. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Jordan, Cambodia, Sri lanka, Macao, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates.

• Shape: Rectangle
• Model: AR18bx
• Colour: Black
• Audio Inputs: Banana Jack
• Sound Quality: High Fidelity (Hi-Fi)
• Connectivity: Wired
• Type: Bookshelf
• MPN: AR18bx
• Configuration: 2.0 System
• Speaker Design: 2-way
• Brand: Acoustic Research

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